Called Ubuhle, or "beauty" in the Xhosa language ... a fabric panel of colored glass beads. Unlike traditional beadwork, which is worn on the body, these artworks are displayed on the walls ...

The women who created the artwork in Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence “paint” with beads ... financial independence by elevating traditional beadwork into saleable ...

His staff, wrapped in colorful beads, was a symbol of pride and tradition. Their outfits beautifully reflected the rich heritage of the Xhosa people. Their traditional wedding comes just a week ...

“For me, that’s awkward because we are practicing a traditional culture ... which is well known among Xhosa.” He uses patterns inspired by Xhosa bead work, and uses wool and mohair available ...

Married Xhosa women wear isikhakha during celebratory occasions. They also carry a traditional sling bag ... virginity testing ceremonies. These beads are usually white and turquoise.

The tiny colored Czech glass beads densely hand-sewn onto black fabric canvases showcase both Xhosa and Zulu traditions. And they display a decades-long partnership that began in 1999 on a former ...

This collection is about inclusivity so when I was designing it, I literally looked at every single South African culture and I tried to incorporate a little bit of it, whether it's the Pedi colours ...

Some people may think these beads are glued onto the canvas, but that is not the case.”' Ubuhle means “beauty” in the Xhosa and Zulu languages and it describes the shimmering quality of ...

we saw these images [of Xhosa women wearing traditional Xhosa beadwork]. And through the beads, she taught us anthropology. She said our identity and where we came from was important.” ...

South Africa's powerful Xhosa ... donned the traditional garb of his Tembu people for the first time in 40 years, appearing as a guest of honour in a calico tunic and wrap, a bead necklace and ...